Premier Quality Starch PCLBKK:PQS 79 Operating Margin % is 4.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 9.19. GuruFocus rates BKK:PQS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿2.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,949 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Premier Quality Starch PCL ranks worse than 84.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Premier Quality Starch PCL's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:PQS'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.66 Med: 9.19 Max: 16.98
Current: -4.66
BKK:PQS's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 84.56% of 1949
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs BKK:PQS: -4.66
Premier Quality Starch PCL has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Premier Quality Starch PCL (BKK:PQS) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Premier Quality Starch PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Premier Quality Starch PCL Operating Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Premier Quality Starch PCL Operating Margin % Chart
BKK:PQS vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Premier Quality Starch PCL's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Premier Quality Starch PCL Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Quality Starch PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Quality Starch PCL's Operating Margin % falls into.
Premier Quality Starch PCL Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Premier Quality Starch PCL's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Premier Quality Starch PCL (BKK:PQS) has a Operating Margin % of 4.19% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Premier Quality Starch PCL and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 9.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Quality Starch PCL ranks #1648 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is Premier Quality Starch PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Premier Quality Starch PCL's current Operating Margin % of 4.19% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 9.19. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Premier Quality Starch PCL's value of 4.19% is 20.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Quality Starch PCL ranks #1648 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Premier Quality Starch PCL has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Quality Starch PCL's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Premier Quality Starch PCL ranks #1648 out of 1949 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Premier Quality Starch PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Premier Quality Starch PCL's value of 4.19% is 20.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.19 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Premier Quality Starch PCL has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,949 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Premier Quality Starch PCL's current Operating Margin % of 4.19% is 20.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Premier Quality Starch PCL and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Quality Starch PCL's current Operating Margin % is 4.19%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 9.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Premier Quality Starch PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Quality Starch PCL (BKK:PQS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿2.07, compared to a current price of ฿1.80 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.19%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 9.19 and 20.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Premier Quality Starch PCL's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Quality Starch PCL (BKK:PQS), the current Operating Margin % is 4.19% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Premier Quality Starch PCL (BKK:PQS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Quality Starch PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.80 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿2.07.
GuruFocus considers Premier Quality Starch PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:PQS:
Operating Margin %: 4.19% (54% below median its 10-year median of 9.19)
GF Value™: ฿2.07 vs. price of ฿1.80 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1648 of 1949)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:PQS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Premier Quality Starch PCL is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of native starch, modified starch, and all kind of processed starch. The company is also engaged in The production and distribution of electricity generated from biogas and rooftop solar power. Its segments include Production of tapioca starch and production and distribution of electricity generated from biogas and rooftop solar power and transport and logistic services. The majority of revenue is derived from the Production and distribution of tapioca starch. Geographically the company operates in Thailand.
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